Wrist & hand decisions — 2016

The Board has granted service connection for right carpal tunnel syndrome, finding that it is related to active duty. However, the Veteran's left arm CTS is denied as there is no evidence of current disability.

The Veteran's right wrist disability is rated at 30 percent, and his cervical spine disability is rated at 10 percent. The Board granted the Veteran a TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for malaria, low back disability, and right wrist ganglionectomy residuals were denied. The Board found that there was no evidence of an in-service event or disease related to these conditions.

The Board has granted service connection for bilateral testicular epididymitis and found that the Veteran's current condition is related to his active military service. The remaining issues on appeal will be addressed in a separate remand.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right elbow, right shoulder, left foot, and left lower leg disabilities due to a lack of current disability evidence. The claim for increased rating for residuals of left ankle fracture was also denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to new evidence submitted and issues needing clarification.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevent him from securing and following substantially gainful employment, warranting a TDIU rating.

The Board has granted service connection for dermatitis of the upper arms and bilateral wrist strain, but denied service connection for a hand disorder. The Veteran's skin and wrist disorders are found to have had their onset in active service.,Service connection is granted for dermatitis of the upper arms and bilateral wrist strain.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for right thigh contusion, left foot disorder, right wrist disorder, throat disorder (claimed as reflux), and low back strain were all denied. The Board found no evidence of chronic residuals associated with these conditions that manifested during or as a result of active military service.

The Board has determined that there is no evidence to support the Veteran's claim for service connection for a bilateral upper extremity neurological disorder, and therefore, the claim is denied.

The Veteran's right hand disability, including carpal tunnel syndrome and median neuropathy at the wrist, is not related to his active duty service or a service-connected condition. The Board denied both direct service connection and secondary service connection for these conditions.

The Veteran's appeal has been withdrawn prior to a decision being made by the Board.

The Veteran's appeal regarding his right ring finger disability was dismissed as he withdrew the appeal. The claim for a temporary total rating due to carpal tunnel syndrome surgery is denied.

The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable evaluation for his service-connected right wrist disability is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and additional medical records.

The Board has remanded the case to the AOJ for additional development, including a VA examination and readjudication of the claims.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to his failure to appear for a scheduled Board hearing. His claims for service connection are still pending.

The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining line of duty determinations and arranging for a VA examination to address the Veteran's left wrist and low back disabilities.

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The right knee condition was not found to warrant a higher rating, while the other issues did not meet the criteria for service connection.

The Veteran's claims for bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome and sleep apnea are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a Travel Board hearing.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining outstanding VA and private treatment records, scheduling a VA examination, and readjudicating the issues of increased rating for thoracolumbar spine degenerative disc disease and TDIU.